Staff Reporter.
Kaizer Chiefs got their campaign off to a disappointing start this past weekend when they were beaten 1-0 at Royal AM – making it three losses from as many league matches against the upstart Thwihli Thwahla since the start of last season – and they will be eager to correct with a home win over Maritzburg United in the evening kick-off on Tuesday.
Chiefs coach Arthur Zwane is not panicking, insisting that his team have the right processes in place and will be rewarded sooner rather than later.
“I’m telling you now, we’re rebuilding this team and we’re going to get it right,” said the former winger. “We’re going to win some games and we’re going to win with flair and win much better. Even [on Saturday] we were a better team by far.”
He added, “We did everything in terms of creating the goal scoring opportunities. The ball was not going to go in and ja, that was the unfortunate part.
“I think the boys executed themselves very well in terms of taking more chances and if the goalkeeper could be the man-of-the-match, it means we were unfortunate.”
Tuesday also sees Richards Bay, who marked their Premiership debut with a clinical 2-0 away win over Golden Arrows, welcome Marumo Gallants, while Swallows FC and Cape Town City will both be looking to rebound from opening round losses in their clash at Dobsonville Stadium.
DSTV Premiership Fixtures,Tuesday 9 August
15:00: Richards Bay v Marumo Gallants
17:00: Swallows FC v Cape Town City
19:30: Kaizer Chiefs v Maritzburg United.